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James Briggs, one of the largest consumer chemicals businesses in Europe, has been bought by Rochdale, UK-based Tetrosyl.
The company, which is based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, was founded in 1830. It has the capacity to distribute up to 150 million aerosols and 30 million litres of product annually, Insider Media reports.
James Briggs was previously owned by private equity investor…
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Sustainability in packaging is set to be a key theme at the ADF & PCD New York on 17-18 September. In keeping with this theme, Exal Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of impact extruded aluminium containers, will present the findings of its inaugural Buying Green research survey.
The survey was conducted by the Boston Consulting Group and includes responses from more than…
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Colep, a leading global player in the consumer goods packaging and contract manufacturing sector, has welcomed a new board member.
Charlie Sharman is joining the firm’s Board of Directors as a non-executive director. He has over 30 years of experience in delivering successful large-scale lean transformations across a range of industries.
Sharman’s career began in the 1970s when he was…
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Unilever’s Dove Men & Care has won the German Packaging Award 2019 in the economic efficiency category.
The award-winning aluminium aerosol can was created by the German can manufacturer Tubex. The company is known for its continuous development of sustainable and efficient packaging.
Dove Men & Care was manufactured using a new patented alloy for slugs, developed by Tubex and…
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Leading US manufacturer of speciality and liquid aerosol products PLZ Aeroscience has acquired Precise Packaging. The firm bought Massachusetts-based Precise, the leading manufacturer of small-format aerosol and liquid products, from an affiliate of Trive Capital. CEO Shaun Gaus will continue to lead Precise.
Based outside Chicago, PLZ Aeroscience is the North American leader in its industry.…
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Packaging company Ball has announced an agreement to sell its tinplate steel aerosol packaging facilities in Garin and San Luis, Argentina.
The firm is selling its facilities to Envases del Plata S.A, an Argentinian metal packaging company. The deal is expected to close later this year.
Ahead of the sale, Ball will continue to serve the growing demand for sustainable aluminium aerosol…
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German industrial engineering and steel production conglomerate thyssenkrupp’s climate targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The SBTi has also confirmed that thyssenkrupp is acting in line with the goals of the 2015 Paris climate conference.
The SBTi is a collaboration between the Carbon Disclosure Project, the United Nations Global Compact, the World…
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Workers in the US city of Boston are spraying aerosol insecticides at night to combat the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus.
A second case of the virus, which is carried by mosquitos, has been recorded during laboratory testing by the state Department of Public Health. The department confirmed that the infection was found in a man between the ages of 19 and 30 – the second human case…
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The British Aerosol Manufacturer’s Association (BAMA) annual Forum and Awards Dinner will take place in Leeds, UK this autumn.
The event, taking place on 16-17 October, is now in its 11th year. The BAMA Awards will focus on four key categories:
Aerosol of the Year – A new product made in the UK but sold anywhere in the world
Aerosol Packaging – Aerosol packaging made in the UK…
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Fully-integrated aluminium company Hydro has launched two greener product ranges to help its customers promote aluminium products made from recycled post-consumer scrap or primary metal from hydro-powered smelters.
Both the Circal and Reduxa ranges use certified materials with full details of their carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint and complete traceability. Hydro Reduxa is a range of certified,…
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The Ministry of Health in Borneo is advising people to take preventative measures against dengue fever.
Using aerosol sprays and frequently cleaning the house are the two key pieces of advice provided by the ministry. According to the mayor of Miri (a city on Borneo’s northwest coast) Adam Yii, only one area of the city (Taman Tunku) has been found to have a dengue outbreak.
The…
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Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. This is the mantra of the waste stream. Do something about the waste before it reaches landfill, or the inside of a whale. Controlling waste at the source, which method is the best way? In my opinion, it is imperative to avoid creating waste in the first place.
As simple as that sounds, knowing how to approach and implement this concept is not easy. Firstly, it is…
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German chemical and consumer goods firm Henkel has forecasted a drop in sales, citing a ‘difficult environment’.
The company, which is behind brands such as Persil and Dial, blamed falling demand from automotive businesses and greater challenges in its consumer-facing beauty care division than initially anticipated.
In its updated outlook for 2019, Henkel reported that it had expected…
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German aerosol can manufacturer Tubex has launched a new lightweight aluminium can, designed with sustainability in mind.
In 2018, Tubex and slug supplier Neuman Aluminium developed a patented slug for aluminium aerosol cans that weigh considerably less than standard aluminium cans. Tubex then focused on weight reduction as a priority.
The firm worked out that by reducing the wall thickness…
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The shortlist for the Packaging Innovation Awards 2019 has been revealed.
The awards, by Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (PCD), are designed to showcase new technology and excellence in aerosol, dispensing, personal care and cosmetic packaging. This year's awards will take place at the ADF & PCD event in New York, in Manhattan's Altman…
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The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has welcomed start-up company Triple Line Tech as its latest member.
Triple Line Tech, a UK company based in Cambridge, is the firm behind pilot technology the ‘TLT Foamer’, a device developed to help eliminate the need for nitrous oxide and volatile organic compound propellants for foamed and aerated products like shaving…
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Worcestershire County Council in the UK is launching a campaign to promote recycling.
The campaign aims to encourage residents across the area to recycle more cans and plastics. During the month-long initiative, every aerosol can, plastic bottle, pot, tub and tray (excluding black plastic) that people put in their recycling bins will help to raise money for Acorns Children’s…
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Precast concrete pile manufacturer Centrum Pile has announced it now recycles 100% of waste generated on its site in Nottinghamshire in the UK.
Aerosol cans, scrap metal, concrete, electrical equipment, waste oil and waste oil containers, batteries, oil rags, fuel filters, cardboard, plastic, paper, tin and wood are all waste streams in the business that will be recycled.
Centrum Pile even…
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